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| Katie’s Top 5 |
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 As Chute Gerdeman Retail’s Material and Trend Specialist, Katie Clements is involved in all retail projects providing design support as a materials and color expert. She utilizes her vast knowledge and extensive library to present clients with well-considered selections for fabric, carpet, tile, wallcovering, lighting, furniture, and any other special project features.
In this issue, Katie recommends several lighting options—from funky to modular to energy efficient.
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The Coco from Modiss
Stylize any fitting room or retail space with a funky light sconce. The Coco from Modiss is available in four colors with a chrome finish.
www.modiss.com |
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LED Bulb by Tech Lighting
Tech Lighting has recently developed a proprietary LED bulb that is now available in a majority of Tech’s standard pendant fixtures or track heads. Not only does LED lighting use 83% of the energy consumed by a MR16 or Halogen bulb, but it’s dimmable and easy to change in the field. Brilliant!
www.techlighting.com
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The Gyro Dual-Axis by Lucifer Lighting
With lighting, sometimes less is more. Lucifer Lighting has beautiful and simple downlights that do not distract from the environment. The Gyro Dual-Axis is a sleek fixture that is adjustable for maximum impact. It is also extremely small, with only a 4” diameter.
www.luciferlighting.com
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The Sky Line by OTY Light
Add drama and repetition to a wall or ceiling with recessed modular lamps from OTY Light. The Sky Line is available in various lengths and can be placed in plasterboard or concrete. These lights can be installed horizontally or vertically, or even at an angle!
www.otylight.com
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The Octonom by Wever and Ducre
This is not your grandmother’s chandelier! The Octonom by Wever and Ducre is a mix of old and new in one light fixture. The silhouette is traditional but the dye cut flat arms gives this chandelier an updated look. It’s available in translucent black or mirror chrome.
www.wever-ducre.com
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| In Other News… |
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At Christopher & Banks, Customers Matter |
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Whether it’s the social aspect of catching up on the week’s events, or because no one tells it to you straight quite like your sister might, shopping as a pair or in a group is exponentially more fun than going it alone. So when Christopher & Banks recently opened a new Chute Gerdeman Retail-designed prototype store at the Shoppes at Montage in Moosic, PA [More] |
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Viewpoint |
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While some retailers are still in a wait-and-see mode, others are clearly refusing to sit still when it comes to maintaining a branded store experience. The proof? The fact that flagships are enjoying a much-welcomed revival. [More] |
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20/20 Vision: Five Great Finds |
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In celebration of Chute Gerdeman’s 20th anniversary, we’ve introduced a new Gist feature—20/20 Vision. Twenty years at the forefront of retail strategy and design has given us a unique perspective on our ever-changing industry, and our trendwatchers are bringing you their insights—everything from consumer trends and hot new concepts to cutting-edge materials and great do-it-yourself visual techniques. [More] |
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CG in the News |
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Several Chute Gerdeman concepts and insights have recently been featured in the news. Read more about Barbie Shanghai, Flippers, Christopher and Banks, and Swiss Farms. [More] |
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